Welcome to Sweetie Pie's Season 3 Episode 3 Negotiating a Dream
- March 29, 2014
In the third episode of the third season of Welcome to Sweetie Pie's named "Negotiating a Dream," the show continues to follow the life of Miss Robbie Montgomery, who is a former backup singer for Ike and Tina Turner. She is a famous soul food chef and owner of a successful St. Louis restaurant called Sweetie Pie's. The show documents the drama and excitement of Miss Robbie's family life, including her three grandchildren, her son Tim, and their daily lives running the restaurant.
In this episode, Miss Robbie and Tim are seen struggling with the expansion of their restaurant business in suburban North Hollywood. They have decided to open a second restaurant but have a hard time finding a good location due to high rent and competition in the area. Sibling rivalry is also seen between Tim and his sister, Jan. As Jan tries to convince her mother and brother to move into a newer, nicer shopping complex, Tim aggressively resists the idea.
The episode shows the pair attempting to negotiate with various landlords to secure a lease agreement on a prime location. They also have to decide on a budget, which gets complicated when they discover that the rent will be costly, and they'll need to increase their prices on the new menu to cover the costs. The problems pile up when Miss Robbie realizes her celebrity endorsements are not enough to secure the location, and they must step up their presentation and marketing strategy. On top of that, there is a lot of pressure to make the restaurant look perfect, as Miss Robbie's reputation is on the line.
Meanwhile, the show follows the other family members as they all deal with their own issues. Tim's daughter TJ is still adjusting to being in St. Louis while her mother is in Los Angeles, and her fear of flying is not helping the matter. In addition, her excitement to get a new puppy and Jan's plan to increase Sweetie Pie's profile through television gets in the way of Tim's restaurant expansion plans.
The episode comes to a head as Miss Robbie and Tim must make a final decision on their new location, and it's all hands on deck to get the restaurant ready for its grand opening. The entire family pitches in to help decorate and arrange the furniture, but they quickly realize they are short on staff. As the busy opening night approaches, tensions run high and everything seems to be going wrong. As a final twist, Miss Robbie faces a dilemma that forces her to make a tough decision that could have consequences on the restaurant's future.
Overall, this episode of Welcome to Sweetie Pie's is a fascinating and entertaining look at the life of Miss Robbie Montgomery and her family as they work to expand Sweetie Pie's restaurant empire. From sibling rivalry to business negotiations, the show captures the highs and lows of running a successful restaurant and the struggles that come with it. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode, and newcomers will be drawn in by the exciting drama and charming characters.